U.S. Staff take tour of Sankal Health Clinic

Rear Adm. Alexander Krongard, Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa deputy commander, and Julie Stufft, U.S. Embassy-Djibouti, Deputy Chief of Mission, were given a tour of the Sankal Health Clinic, Djibouti, after the opening ceremony Feb. 13, 2014. The $322,000 facility includes a, maternity center, living quarters for duty nurses, an incinerator and three cisterns. Solar panels were also installed for electricity, and a water distribution system was connected to the village's existing water supply system The U.S. has supported more than 90 percent of all World Health Clinics in Djibouti.

The U.S. Marine Corps is arguably one of the most revered institutions within the U.S. Department of Defense. So, when Combined Task Force – Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA) leadership recently welcomed members of the Djibouti Armed Forces (FAD) into the U.S. Marine Corps Corporals Course, it was a distinct honor.

Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force James A. Roy visited Airmen assigned to Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa and other tenant commands here, May 5-6.

The primary purpose of the visit was to speak to the Airmen deployed here and gain insight into their health and well-being. During his stop Roy also visited with CJTF-HOA senior leadership and toured various Air Force units located at Camp Lemonnier.